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NDLEA Chairman advocates drug test for Corps Members to curb substance abuse General Marwa … As NYSC DG backs collaboration, pledges support for agency’s initiatives

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The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has advocated for the introduction of drug integrity tests for youth corps members, prospective couples, and other groups, as part of efforts to curb the rising tide of substance abuse across the country. Marwa made the call during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.   He noted that the…

BREAKING: Okowa, Oborevwori lead mass Defection to APC as PDP collapses in Delta State

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In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State. The defection followed an enlarged meeting of PDP stakeholders held in Asaba on Wednesday, where it was unanimously agreed to collapse the entire PDP structure in the state into the APC. Announcing the decision at a press conference,…

Beyond the Vatican Walls: Pope Francis’s Global Campaign for Peace By Afolabi Olajuwon

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Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has distinguished himself as a prominent advocate for global peace and social justice. His approach echoes across religious and national boundaries, prompting dialogue and fostering reconciliation in a world often marred by division and conflict. In my findings and research, come with me to analyse Pope Francis’s diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, highlighting notable initiatives and outcomes that exemplify his commitment to fostering peace. Pope Francis’s papacy is marked by a dedication to humility and outreach, principles rooted in his early life in Argentina.…

NiDCOM Chairman celebrates Tunde Onakoya’s Guinness World Record Chess feat

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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded Nigerian Chess Master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, following his official recognition by Guinness World Records as the new holder of the world’s longest chess marathon.   In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, April 21, 2025, Dabiri-Erewa described Onakoya’s 64-hour chess marathon, completed alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez at Times Square in New York City, as a historic and inspirational achievement that reflects the resilience and brilliance of Nigerians…

REFLECTIONS FROM THE 2ND NIGERIA SPOKESPERSONS’ SUMMIT (NSS 2025) By Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace

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On the 15th and 16th of April, 2025, I had the honour of joining the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, fnipr, at the 2nd Nigeria Spokespersons’ Summit (NSS 2025). The event was jointly hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. The Summit was graced by the Special Guest of Honour, H.E. Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives. A special highlight was the conferment of the prestigious…

Why ICAN Honored Olowo of FRC, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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In 2022, the Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council FRC, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo was honored by an international body for making giant strides under 40, both in the private and public sector in Nigeria then as Commissioner for finance, Lagos state .   Then , as Commissioner for Finance in Lagos state , he created a lot of bonds , and was the only state in Nigeria that generated above 600 Billion from the capital market to the state that attracted multiple development.   Having achieved greatly…

“The People’s Pope”,Pope Francis passes on

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The world today mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, who died at the age of 88 in the Vatican. His departure marks the end of a transformative papacy that spanned over a decade, defined by empathy, humility, and a steadfast commitment to social justice.   Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was the first pontiff from South America and the first Jesuit to ascend to the papacy. His emergence in 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI,…

How Nigeria’s Worsening Security Impact Economy Growth By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

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The recent insecurity challenge that posing threat to our nation unity and cohesion, is making a mess of any assessment one one to make on the growth of the economy Incessant killing, banditry and terrorism are some of the most obvious causes of insecurity in Nigeria today, with religious and ethnic extremism and intolerance serving as its primary underpinnings. Doing an assessment on the amount or level of lives and property destruction is turning herculean as days go bye   And without doubt the mportance of security in ensuring sustainable…

POPE FRANCIS: A True Soldier Has Died At His Post, by Frank Tietie

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I love him far better than in days of yore, I’ll serve him more truly than ever before; I’ll do as he bids me, whatever the cost; I’ll be a true soldier, I’ll die at my post. — *Eli G. Christy* _It Pays to Serve Jesus_ , 1894. Born an Anglican, I later joined the Pentecostal-Charismatic (born-again) movement during my university years. I moved away from hypocritical Christianity and am now a student of the love and power of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am often amazed at the Catholic…

Monday Lines: The president is my brother, I shall not talk… By Lasisi Olagunju

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I found myself inventing the above verse as today’s headline. The verse came sounding like “The Lord is my shepherd/ I Shall not want…” The twenty-third Psalm. Yesterday was Easter Sunday; today is Easter Monday. All Judases are shamed.   Life here is bitter as brine. The green pastures are withered. The still waters are poisoned. More and more, victims fall in undeclared wars in Benue and Plateau. Terrorists rebrand and relaunch in Borno and Niger and Zamfara. The Commander-in-Chief is absent in flesh, in body and soul. But I…